Spread-Bet Blackjack is a licensed side bet that gives each player three new betting spots, allowing wagers to be placed on the sum of their first two cards. By adding the chance to win on a low value hand, Spread-Bet Blackjack adds an exciting twist to the game at an increased house edge.
Spread-Bets are placed once the player has bought into the main game and before dealing commences. Winning and losing Spread-Bets are paid out/collected before the first player decides whether to receive another card. When calculating a player’s Spread-Bet Blackjack total, Aces are equal to 1. An optional game rule states that a player’s Spread-Bets are pushed if the player is dealt a “Royal Blackjack” (Ace + picture card), which reduces the house edge as shown below.
